Ronny Chieng: International Student Season 1 Episode 7 Performance Enhancement
- TV-MA
- August 27, 2018
- 21 min
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Ronny Chieng: International Student season 1 episode 7 titled "Performance Enhancement" features Ronny and his classmates in a fierce competition to be selected for a prestigious intern opportunity. The episode starts with Ronny struggling to meet his lecturer's expectations and dealing with family pressures while juggling his school workload and internship application process.
Ronny gets an offer to intern at a big law firm and feels confident that he will get selected as their intern. But to his surprise, his lecturer, Dermot, selects Brian, a classmate whom Ronny considers to be his inferior. This decision leaves Ronny confused and frustrated.
Ronny confronts Dermot and learns about an upcoming showcase, where all the students will perform for a chance to impress their potential employers. He decides to make a big move and hires a personal performance coach to help him prepare for the showcase. The coach, however, turns out to be a scam artist, which creates chaos and many laughs.
Meanwhile, Asher, Ronny's friend, has his own problems going on. He's trying to conceal his relationship with his white girlfriend from his Indian parents. Ultimately, he has to come clean about his relationship and face his parents.
The episode ends with the showcase night, where all the students put their best foot forward to impress their potential employers. Ronny and Brian deliver two very different performances and leave the employers impressed with their respective talents. But the final decision is made in an unexpected and hilarious way.
Throughout the episode, viewers will be treated to comedic scenes and gain insights into the struggles of international students trying to juggle school, family, relationships, and their career aspirations. The show highlights the cultural differences and difficulties in adjusting to a new environment while capturing the essence of college life and the antics of students.